Upcoming Franklin Chamber events
The Greater Franklin Chamber of Commerce has several upcoming events.
The chamber and city officials are will celebrate the grand opening of Home Run Burgers and Fries with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 30 at 2 p.m. at 1599 N. Morton St.
The chamber’s Young Professionals Network will meet on June 4 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Career-minded people age 21 to 40 are invited to an open house-style evening of casual networking in the Lounge at Garment Factory Events, 101 E. Wayne St., Franklin. This event is free to attend and snacks are provided. Registration is not required but is appreciated.
Visit franklincoc.org for more information.
Duke Energy props up talent attraction
Duke Energy has selected a local economic development organization for inclusion in its 2024 Partnership Program, which funds marketing and strategic efforts to attract new jobs and investment in communities the company serves.
Aspire Johnson County, along with Life In Indy and Festival Country Indiana received $5,000 to launch a digital advertising campaign focused on attracting talent to the region. The social media and Google ad campaign will build awareness of livability opportunities in the central Indiana region.
Partnership Program grant funds can be used to support a wide array of marketing initiatives, including trade show attendance, website redesign, promotional materials, and presentations or tours to introduce prospective companies and site selectors to a community. To qualify for program consideration, each applicant submitted a plan that would have a direct impact on their community’s economic growth.
High schoolers can get summer fitness pass
Planet Fitness invites high school students ages 14-19 to work out for free at any of its Planet Fitness locations from June 1 through Aug. 31 as part of the nationwide High School Summer Pass program.
The High School Summer Pass program allows teens the opportunity to prioritize their mental and physical wellness goals when school is out. All High School Summer Pass participants will have access to free fitness training from in-club certified fitness trainers, free workouts designed specifically for high schoolers in the free Planet Fitness App as well as workout plans available at PlanetFitness.com/summerpass.
High schoolers can visit PlanetFitness.com/summerpass to register for the program before gaining club access starting June 1.
FC graduate joins Catalyst
Catalyst Public Affairs Group has announced Jackson Ailstock as the newest member of the team. Ailstock joined Catalyst as a government affairs associate following his graduation from Franklin College and recent professional endeavors on campaigns and at the legislature. Jackson graduated from Franklin College in the spring of 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in history.
